Manning tops Brady, Patriots again to win Super Bowl XLVI:
Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York’s fourth Super Bowl title. NFL.com
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Gronkowski among Pats active for Super Bowl:
As expected, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was on the active roster for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants. ESPN.com – NFL
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Belichick says Patriots TE Gronkowski will play in Super Bowl:
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Sunday that Rob Gronkowski is a lock to play in the Super Bowl, though he wouldn’t specify the extent to which the tight end will see the field. NFL.com
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Pats, Giants set for Super Bowl rematch (AP):
MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too. This Super Bowl certainly has all the makings of another thriller, the perfect finish to a season that began in turmoil and wound up the most successful in league history. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Broncos’ Tebow doesn’t rule out possible future in politics:
Could you imagine Tim Tebow running for office? Believe it, because the Broncos’ QB says a career in politics could be part of his future once his playing days are over. NFL.com
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Former Jets, Pats RB Martin headlines Hall’s Class of 2012:
Running back Curtis Martin, along with four linemen and one senior committee selection, make up the six-member Class of 2012 that will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL.com
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Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote:
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. ESPN.com – NFL
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Rodgers wins NFL MVP award in landslide (AP):
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel
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QB Newton named offensive rookie of year (AP):
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Newton is the second straight No. 1 overall draft pick to take the honor in voting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Rams QB Sam Bradford won it last year. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Giants deal with bus malfunction, stay on track for Sunday:
Despite an issue with a malfunctioning bus, the Giants went through a crisp, 48-minute walk-through practice with every player on the team in uniform and accounted for Saturday. NFL.com
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